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    Review: The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai

    by Sonja Faul September 17, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    The Empress Hotel is a four-star luxury hotel, located in the heart of Chiang Mai. It’s only a few minutes’ drive to the old city and within walking distance from the Night …

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  • Cambodia

    Siem Reap cooking class

    by Sonja Faul September 15, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    As a self-proclaimed foodie, attending a Khmer cooking class in Cambodia was a must for me. There are a couple of companies that offer cooking classes in Siem Reap. I selected a …

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  • Thailand

    Quick Chiang Mai Temple Guide

    by Sonja Faul September 14, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    Chiang Mai has over 300 Buddhist temples. Where should you begin? I’ve made it easy for you by narrowing it down to six must-see temples (to start with anyway). The majority of …

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    Review: Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort

    by Sonja Faul September 8, 2016
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    This was my Thai island bungalow experience! Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort is located on the northeastern side of Koh Phi Phi, far away from the commercial side of the island. Accessible …

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    Journey to Freedom: Volunteering with Asian Elephants

    by Sonja Faul September 1, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    I spent a week volunteering with Asian elephants in Northern Thailand. It was the highlight of my Thailand trip and an experience that will stay with me for a long time. I …

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  • Group toursIndia

    Golden Triangle Tour with G Adventures

    by Sonja Faul August 27, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    I joined the eight-day classic G Adventures Golden Triangle Tour that started and ended in Delhi. It was my first time joining a group tour and what a terrific experience it was! …

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    Review: Ao Nang Viva Resort

    by Sonja Faul August 24, 2016
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    Ao Nang Viva Resort is located right in the middle between two beaches, approximately 1.2 km from both Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara beach. The resort is built around a beautiful courtyard …

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    Review: The Siem Reap Hostel

    by Sonja Faul August 23, 2016
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    The Siem Reap Hostel is located right in the heart of city, within walking distance from the old market and lively Pub Street. When I arrived The hostel sent a tuk-tuk driver …

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Hi, I’m Sonja!

Hi, I’m Sonja!

I’m a South African expat currently living in Amsterdam. Follow my adventures around the globe as I write about places and faces, indulge my sweet tooth, take photographs and learn about animals.

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Sightseeing Scientist
  • About Me
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • South Africa
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
    • Central America
      • Dominican Republic
    • Europe
      • Central Europe
        • Austria
        • Czech Republic
        • Hungary
        • Poland
        • Slovakia
      • Northern Europe
        • Denmark
        • Norway
      • Southern Europe
        • Cyprus
        • Greece
        • Italy
      • Western Europe
        • Belgium
        • France
        • Germany
        • Luxembourg
        • Netherlands
        • Spain
        • Switzerland
    • North America
      • USA
    • Oceania
      • Australia
  • Wildlife
    • Animal Experiences
    • Animal Facts
    • National Parks
    • Reserves and Sanctuaries
    • Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Group tours
    • Reviews
      • Airlines
      • Cruise Lines
      • B&B
      • Hostels
      • Hotels
      • Luxury Hotels
    • Travel Tips
  • Personal Stories